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About ducks unlimited

Ducks Unlimited is New Zealand's leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation group.

We work to save our wetlands through protection, funding, technical aid and education so that the flora and fauna of our most endangered ecosystem are a legacy we can pass down to future generations.

Our key focus is to increase the efficiency and number of New Zealand wetlands developed and support any relevant wildfowl recovery programmes. To aid in this worthwhile cause we harness community support and Government resources, and utilise global links and findings from wetland global research programmes.

If you are interested in New Zealand's Wetlands and what we are doingGive your support today
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Blue Duck/whio

The blue duck/whio is only found in New Zealand. It is a nationally vulnerable species and faces a risk of becoming extinct.

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Wairio wetland development

Local legend has it that the Wairio Wetland, located on the eastern shores of Lake Wairarapa was once a paradise, providing habitat for substantial numbers of waterfowl and aquatic species. The 132 hectare Wetland was adversely affected by the Lower Wairarapa Valley Development Scheme during the 1960/70s which resulted in large areas bordering the Lake being drained and cleared of forest and sedges.

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About Us

Ducks Unlimited is New Zealand's leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation group. We work to save our wetlands through protection, funding, technical aid and education so that the flora and fauna of our most endangered ecosystem are a legacy we can pass down to future generations.